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Nostalgic emo/pop punk band Ellen May from Perth, Western Australia are set to release their newest single ‘Bombs Away ‘, which is dropping on November 7. ‘Bombs Away’ is themed around the story of perseverance […]
Dylan Gers, son of Iron Maiden guitarist Janick, has released another exciting track, the new and highly anticipated first single from his upcoming EP, which is available on all streaming services from October 30 through […]
Are you ready for the madcap chaos of Australia’s largest travelling music festival aka Good Things Festival? It’s fast upon us with it’s head-spinning line-up fit for a fever dream and we’re not kiddin’ when we’re saying tickets […]
Norwegian world music collective Wardruna have released the skaldic composition “Hibjørnen”, taking on the perspective of the hibernating bear. Through his never resting dialogue with nature, main composer Einar Selvik has been searching for the […]
Grammy-nominated powerhouse Beth Hart is back with the release of her highly anticipated new album, You Still Got Me, out now via Provogue / Mascot Label Group. To celebrate the occasion, Beth has also unveiled […]
Black Eyed Sons unleash a sonic storm with their scorching debut single “Foolin Yourself” featuring the legendary Steve Conte & Kyf Brewer of the seminal New York band, Company of Wolves. The countdown to the […]
Following their extensive US, UK and European tour, multi-platinum selling rock band CROWDED HOUSE return to New Zealand and Australia in November and December for their highly anticipated national tour. The Gravity Stairs Tour – in support […]
Pixies’ new studio album The Night the Zombies Came is released today via BMG. Enigmatic album closer ‘The Vegas Suite’ sees Pixies inspired by the classic 1950s standard ‘Que Sera, Sera’ diving into the world of sci-fi, […]
On the heels of the release of an acoustic version of “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (Take 18),” Dark Horse Records / BMG is proud to unveil the next taste of music […]
Lemmy was a proud doodler and writer, filling many journals over the years. He always hoped to see a collection of his unique insights into life get published, and so it is that Motörhead is […]
Modern progressive leaders JINJER have announced their powerful, long-awaited fifth studio album, Duél, set to be released on February 7, 2025 via Napalm Records! Just in time for their epic Australian tour with Kittie! Technical grooves and heavy […]
Nothing More will celebrate their acclaimed self-titled album’s 10-year anniversary with Nothing More – 10th Anniversary Edition via Better Noise Music due November 22. The anniversary edition will include the original album’s track listing along with […]
6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified, record-breaking Finnish rock outfit The Rasmus are excited to share their new track “Rest In Pieces” via Better Noise Music. Listen now via your preferred streaming platform https://rasmus.ffm.to/restinpieces Rest In Pieces” is […]
Following the announcement of his upcoming seventh studio album ‘New Love’ set for release in February 2025, singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts has today announced a regional tour of Australia – the first in seven years since […]
With the approach of their 25th anniversary, acclaimed Canadian rock band Silverstein took to the deserts of Joshua Tree to challenge themselves in more ways than ever before. The result is the band’s most eclectic […]
If you’ve been to Adelaide and not yet dropped into ‘The Woodshed’ then there’s now two more reasons to hit them up! The Woodshed celebrates its birthday with two incredible nights of original live music […]
Metallica has confirmed that its record-breaking M72 World Tour will be coming to Australia and New Zealand in November of 2025. This leg of the M72 World Tour will see the band visit stadiums in Perth, Adelaide, […]
Frontier Touring and Act 3 Presents are thrilled to announce the return of Chris de Burgh as he celebrates a remarkable and rare career milestone – half a century as a recording artist – by bringing his 50LO Tour 2025 to Australia in May! “After […]
British music icon Sir Cliff Richard announced his highly anticipated live tour for Australia and New Zealand 2025. These shows offer a rare chance to witness one of Britain’s most celebrated performers in a live setting. Next […]
Four-time Grammy Award winning artist Gary Clark Jr. has announced three exclusive headline shows in Australia for April 2025. The Austin-native blues maestro will kick off the tour on Monday April 14 at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre, before […]
American band Bad Omens have announced their highly anticipated return to Australia in January 2025. Supported by multimedia artist and visionary Poppy and alt-metal outfit House of Protection, Bad Omens will bring the ‘goodbye, friend’ tour […]
Australia are you ready for the some more from Me First and the Gimme Gimmes? Joining the Gimmes for all shows are the self proclaimed ‘last punk band’ Dwarves who have been kicking their unique blend […]
Legendary Canadian duo Death From Above 1979 are bringing their electrifying sound to Australia in April, 2025 as part of their global tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut LP, You’re a Woman, I’m […]
On behalf of his family, Conquest Music are sad to confirm the death of Paul Andrews, professionally known as Paul Di’Anno. Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66. Born […]
Long running Adelaide five piece, Life Pilot recently released their new single, The Nerve. On the weekend they dropped an epic 15 minute video that is as funny as it is true. Dodgy promoters, inane conversations […]
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